Overview

• Friday’s pre-cruise lineup included a ribbon-cutting in Ferndale, a Lights and Sirens parade of historic emergency vehicles and a meet-and-greet with Motown legend Martha Reeves.
• Today’s main cruise runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. along Woodward Avenue, drawing classic and specialty cars through nine Oakland County communities.
• Visit Detroit projects the weekend festival will generate about $150 million in economic impact for Metro Detroit.
• Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard has deployed hundreds of deputies to oversee traffic control, public safety and crowd management along the route.
• While enthusiasts celebrate Detroit’s cruising heritage, some residents have raised concerns over noise, emissions and traffic disruptions.